European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 523-529, May 2006

Primary Vascular Access

  • C.P. Gibbons

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. C.P. Gibbons, MA, DPhil, MCh, FRCS, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA2 7NW, UK.

Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA2 7NW, UK

Accepted 7 October 2005. published online 18 November 2005.

Abstract 

Primary vascular access is usually achievable by a distal autogenous arterio-venous fistula (AVF). This article describes the approach to vascular access planning, the usual surgical options and the factors affecting patency.

Keywords: Vascular access, Haemodialysis, Arteriovenous Fistula, Risk factors

 

 Update on Renal Access and Transplantation — one of a series of educational articles edited by Mr Christopher Gibbons, Swansea, UK.

PII: S1078-5884(05)00603-9

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.006

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 523-529, May 2006

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